Decree Fixing New Taxi Fares in Bogotá is Official: Here's How Charges Will Work in 2026
As of last Thursday, February 12, District Decree 042 of 2026 officially came into effect, with which the local Administration defined the new fares for individual public passenger taxi service in Bogotá.
TL;DR
- District Decree 042 of 2026, defining new taxi fares in Bogotá, is now official.
- The new fare scheme aims for user affordability and driver sustainability.
- A technical study considering market data, macroeconomic variables, and minimum wage informed the fare adjustments.
- Fares will be transparent and unified for both traditional taxi meters and technological platforms.
- Specific rates are provided for unit charges, flag-fall, waiting time, airport surcharges, and night/holiday rates.